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Topic: Gosh I sound like a hick from the sticks! LOL (Read 9387 times)

Dan J.

I just got off MSN talking with Herman. He doesn't have a set of headphones so I can hear my voice echo back thru my headset. I sound like a country bumpkin compaired to his "proper english". I find it kind of funny to hear the differences in the way each of us speak. He tries to teach me Dutch, but that southern drawl shines through. I like it when he tries to speak with a southern accent. I find it sexy. LOL

Jeez child. How many times MUST I tell you THAT'S NOT ME. It's a photoshopped Gotti-wannabe from Great Neck. He is an internet laughingstock from the Hot Chicks with Douchebags web site juxtaposed with an iPhone for comedic effect.

Jeez child. How many times MUST I tell you THAT'S NOT ME. It's a photoshopped Gotti-wannabe from Great Neck. He is an internet laughingstock from the Hot Chicks with Douchebags web site juxtaposed with an iPhone for comedic effect.

sweetness did you not notice the wink? I know its not you...but nice pic nevertheless.so, you got a southern accent?

I was born and raised in Kansas and I have people ask me all the time where Im from. I sound like Im from Arkansas. My parents are from Arkansas and I was the only kid in my family that picked up the accent from my mom and granny. So I can understand the sounding like a hick part...LOL

I love that Southern Accent...when I first met 'Quarterhorse" in Toronto I fell in love with him and his accent, I could have listened to him for hours..also because he had a wicked sense of humour....

I had to soften my Scottish accent and learn to speak slower because noboby understood a bloody word I said...

Hugs Jan (Who's kids claim she has gone posh on them...and is known as the posh Jockess... )

Dan, wait till we get to SF and talk to those westerners and tell them to slow down. Living in Southwestern Ohio I have a draw, but when I lived in Dallas everyone that I was just a home grown boy from Dallas. Now I think talking with Jan is going to be a hoot. I know I had fun talking to the Russians that spoke English, they knew English but didn't know slang. I even asked them how they could have been KGB agents at one time and don't know slang? I was told if you don't know the meaning add damn, hell or fuck and it usually worked. They worked for the company (British/Russian) that flew into Airborne and picked up two GE engines for the 777 and few them to Seattle from Wilmington. It's an amazing plane

My Southern accent is there but not as strong as it should be. I'm not sure why this is. My younger brother and I have dilluted accents but my sister's accent you can cut with a knife. Jan, I love a Scottish accent! The accent that I can't deal with is the New Jersey "Sopranos" accent.

Dan J.

I tend to run my words together but talk slow, sometimes. I really have to watch myself when I am working on the phone. One time I was collecting on an account in SC & this man told me I sounded like Clay Aiken. At the time I didn't watch American Idol so I didn't know who (s)he was. all I could say is Thaaaaank youuuuuuuuu.

Herman doesn't get some of the slang I say when I talk to him. I remember when he first joined the forum and his english wasn't very good. He's inmproved a lot over the last several years though. I've been trying to learn Dutch, but I just can't seem to get it. I can read it fine, it's pronouncing some of the words that's hard for me.

I love certain southern accents. The Dallas boy twang drives me nuts... and I love Cajun anything. The whole Carolina "who yo' people down theya" thing... not so much. And any genteel southerner ... mmmm.

That must be South Carolina you're referring to. That's more SC or rural GA... maybe 'most anywhere in Miss. or AL but most certainly NOT North Carolina. J/K There are a few that speak something like that but it certainly doesn't sound familiar. I had a room mate over 20 years ago from Pennsylvania. I always liked it when he said 'warsh' instead of 'wash' or another room mate from up North that called 'water' 'watta' and the 'car' a 'ka'. Oh, and Dan, from one Southern boy to another... you DO sound Southern!

I'm use to the accents from around London. The guys that work on our tractor trailors are from England. I'm fine until they talk fast. Then I just say, "slow down mate, we have all day." You get them drunk and you can't unstand a damn word they say.

My bf is from NC...Johnston County...Do you know where that is David? LOL....talk about a rural southern twang. But he talks a mile a minute, like a New Yorker, which makes it more difficult to understand him.

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That must be South Carolina you're referring to. That's more SC or rural GA... maybe 'most anywhere in Miss. or AL but most certainly NOT North Carolina. J/K There are a few that speak something like that but it certainly doesn't sound familiar. I had a room mate over 20 years ago from Pennsylvania. I always liked it when he said 'warsh' instead of 'wash' or another room mate from up North that called 'water' 'watta' and the 'car' a 'ka'. Oh, and Dan, from one Southern boy to another... you DO sound Southern!

David

Hehe I was actually mimicking someone I heard in Raleigh.

Reminds me of a story. I was in a gay bar in Raleigh once, and my friend Bill... who never gets hit on... was getting hit on. So I backed off and went to another part of the bar. This blond guy, kind of cute, walks up to me as says: "Aye Luuuv You" ... "I jest luuv you".

Scott: "Excuse me.."Guy: "I jest luuv you."Scott: "uhhh.... Hi, I'm Scott" extends hand.Guy: (shaking hand) You are so hot. I just love you.Scott: um thanks. uhhhh are you from Raleigh?Guy: No Aym Fawwugd EnScott (not understanding) What?G: fawwuged en!S: huhG: you know... fawwug...S.. Ohhhhh fogged in. (pausing to ponder) what do you mean fogged in, are you going somewhere?G: I'm on my way to Minnyapolis.S: where are you flying from that you would be changing planes in Raleigh?G: oh I'm not changin' planes... it's a charter.S: (gives a quizzical look)G: I live in Washington DC, our nation's capital. S: Really... I hadn't heard it was the capital.G: (not picking up on this bit of bitchiness)... I'm a federal court judge.S: oh really. G: yesS: And what would a federal court judge be doing hitting on a guy in a gay bar in Raleigh while he's fawwugd en.G: I told yew... I'm goin' to MinnyapolusS: Oh yes... what are you doing thereG: Well I was appointed by our prezzydent mistuh george dubya bush to adjucate for the people on Minnysota about what do to 'bout the death of their beloved senator, Paul Wellstone.S: hah... oh yeah? and there are no federal court judges in Minnesota?G: this is a delicate mattuhS: of course it is.

uncomfortable pause

G: I just luv youS: yes, I heard G: Can i suck your cock?S: I don't think that will be happening todayG: But I'm staying right next door in the Hilton. (or whatever hotel it was)S: Ok... but I'm quite comfortable here right now. G: awww cmon... I can pay you.S: no thanks.G: Well I own this hotel.S: !! REALLY? Tell me, so we're going up to the penthouse?G: oh no... I jest have a room. I couldn't take the penthouse. That would be rude to a loyal customerS: of course it wouldG: i could pay you.S: it's ok. I don't need the money.

So... he reaches into his pocket and pulls out a wad of $100.00 dollar bills. A big wad. I am left thinking is there even the remotest possibility that this guy is for real? Must be a Republican.

S: umm.... you know.. I think I will pass. But, really, I'm sure you will make a boy very happy tonight.

(rabbing me.) I luv yew

S: yes, now let go.

The bartender then comes up and says "*insert name*... cmon... leave the guy alone and go bother someone else now.

So, I have to say, while I met a crazy in NC. I also met a really cool bartender, who had a really nice apartment and an even nicer... um, well you get the picture.

ps. sorry for the hijack.

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Matty says that I sound like the love child of Lauren Becall and Ted Kennedy. After a couple of beers or late at night (esp the two together) my Boston/South Shore comes flying out like so many winged monkeys.

In the morning my croak would do Tallula proud.

Brent(Who is told he has a radio voice, but not which station)

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My bf is from NC...Johnston County...Do you know where that is David? LOL....talk about a rural southern twang. But he talks a mile a minute, like a New Yorker, which makes it more difficult to understand him.

Yep, I know where Johnston Co. is... and your right; it is rural! One of my best friends is from there and she still has a bit of 'country girl' left in her. You know what they say about taking the girl out of the country. It's funny you mention your BF talking fast. I do the same, and I'm from Birmingham, AL. I think people agree with me so often since they really don't even know what I'm saying. They just kind of nod and say 'ok'. There is a MAJOR difference between a Southern accent and a country accent, that's for sure.

Scott, at least we can say that freaky guy wasn't a North Carolinian. NC is one of the fastest growing states, especially in the Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Wilmington areas. We seem to have lost a lot of our Southern charm due to the influx of 'feriners from up North. If you're ever down this way again, give me a PM we'll see if we can find some real Southern hospitality for you! I'd hate for you to have the wrong impression of us.

I moved to Raleigh in 2005 and what a culture shock that was! LOLI lived in high rise in Ft Lauderdale before moving to NC. For the 3 years I lived in that condo, I don't remember ever saying "hello" to my neighbors much less the people that shared the elevator rides with me a gazillion times.My first day in Raleigh, as I am driving down the street, all my neighbors are waiving and saying "Hi"! I thought something was wrong with my car so I pulled over to check it One time a woman greets me by saying "how do you do?" (now say that like you are Scarlet O'Hara). I don't know what I was thinking but I answered her with "how do you do what?" (the poor woman, the look on her face).

My BF trained well later...he always told me..."this ain't Miami anymore, you in the South now, people here say hello"I also learned that "Bless his heart" has a whole different meaning in the South...LOL

Rich(who digs a southern twang)

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I moved to Raleigh in 2005 and what a culture shock that was! LOLI lived in high rise in Ft Lauderdale before moving to NC. For the 3 years I lived in that condo, I don't remember ever saying "hello" to my neighbors much less the people that shared the elevator rides with me a gazillion times.My first day in Raleigh, as I am driving down the street, all my neighbors are waiving and saying "Hi"! I thought something was wrong with my car so I pulled over to check it One time a woman greets me by saying "how do you do?" (now say that like you are Scarlet O'Hara). I don't know what I was thinking but I answered her with "how do you do what?" (the poor woman, the look on her face).

My BF trained well later...he always told me..."this ain't Miami anymore, you in the South now, people here say hello"I also learned that "Bless his heart" has a whole different meaning in the South...LOL

One time a woman greets me by saying "how do you do?" (now say that like you are Scarlet O'Hara). I don't know what I was thinking but I answered her with "how do you do what?" (the poor woman, the look on her face).

ROFLMAO

I still have problems answering the "how are you?" from the cashier at the grocery store. Doesn't make any sense to me that a cashier would inquire about how I am, but after 10 years i'm getting used to reply "i'm fine and you", and I don't give a shit about the cashier... I'm still weird about this.

NC is one of the fastest growing states, especially in the Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Wilmington areas. We seem to have lost a lot of our Southern charm due to the influx of 'feriners from up North.

Ain't that the truth. I swear half the people in my neighborhood moved here from New Jersey.

I moved to the sticks once... Yes there are sticks in California . My friends in L.A. asked if I was going to drive around in my convertible and herd chickens. I thought the chickens had their own house. The neighbors who bought my grandmothers house busted me one day as I told them I wanted to get some cows, throw out a salt block and raise hamburgers. Have the best dayMichael